This lovingly restored 18th-century country estate offers a fascinating insight into the life of the Welsh gentry and their staff 200 years ago. The villa itself was designed by John Nash and is one of his most complete early works and features curved walls, false windows and ornate cornices. The estate was self-sufficient and remains virtually unchanged in that respect with staff in period dress tending to the fruit, veg and herbs in the walled garden and looking after the Welsh Black cattle, Llanwenog sheep and rare Welsh pigs. You can join in and have a go at beating rugs, washing clothes and baking Georgian style, or simply stroll around the ornamental lake and pleasure gardens or buy some of the estate produce at the well-stocked farm shop. Llanerchaeron is 2.5 miles southeast of Aberaeron along the A482. You can also walk or cycle here from Aberaeron along a disused railway.
